Freezing Drizzle In Metro Leads To Slippery Morning Commute
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Freezing drizzle has made for icy and slippery driving conditions throughout the metro Wednesday morning.
Freezing drizzle is making for icy driving throughout the metro. Several crashes, spin outs so far. Be careful. #mnwx pic.twitter.com/9Nk9jqN2Va
— Matt Brickman (@Matt_Brickman) December 12, 2018
It's led to several crashes and spin-outs. The Minnesota State Patrol says there were 114 crashes and 36 vehicle spin-outs or off-road incidents between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. Seven of those crashes involved injuries.
Freezing drizzle has created slick spots on the roads. Slow down and allow extra following distance.
— Minnesota Department of Transportation (@MnDOT) December 12, 2018
Our crews are out working and applying material where needed. https://t.co/yhtPwRwDks for real-time road conditions. pic.twitter.com/dYmLHbZWRn
The freezing drizzle follows light snow that fell earlier in the morning.
Light snow is inching closer to the southeast metro. This in addition to patchy freezing drizzle could make for a slippery morning commute. Take it slow, stay safe! #mnwx #wiwx pic.twitter.com/8OT9ktzl2Z
— Matt Brickman (@Matt_Brickman) December 12, 2018